Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 6 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and NX3000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and NX3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.